US64 over Cartoogechaye Creek
FairMacon County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.W.JCT.SR1448 · Structure no. 000000001130091
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US64 over Cartoogechaye Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64 over Cartoogechaye Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2040. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US64 over Cartoogechaye Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is US64 over Cartoogechaye Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does US64 over Cartoogechaye Creek carry?
About 3,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US64 over Cartoogechaye Creek?
The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US64 over Cartoogechaye Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.